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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.02, 879.03 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.02, 879.03 and 153.21 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.02 : 879.03 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.02/879.03 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.02x = 879.03 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.02x = 134,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,676.19/586.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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